The Tigers are only able to bring in players on free transfers or loans and only then to top their squad up to 25 senior players. The arrivals of Nathan Baxter, Randell Williams, Andy Cannon, George Moncur and Ryan Longman have got them to that mark but Hull were under the impression they had two slots available after loaning out Callum Jones and Jordan Flores.
Hull have asked the league to reconsider and Grant McCann is still confident there will be more signings made.
“We still need another three players in my opinion,” said McCann.
“We need to add to the midfield so hopefully there will be two bodies coming in there and a right-sided centre-half.”
5. Stoke City growing confident of landing Man City loanee
Stoke City are reportedly increasingly confident of signing Liam Delap on loan this summer. The Potters are one of a number of clubs interested. (Football League World) Photo: Naomi Baker
6. Nottingham Forest target on verge of transfer as deal agreed
Nottingham Forest-linked striker M’Baye Niang is said to have agreed a move to Italy. The Reds had reportedly been in touch with Rennes about the striker’s availability. (Nottinghamshire Live) Photo: Paolo Bruno
7. Aston Villa keen on bringing Championship figure in to replace Terry
Aston Villa wants to bring Bristol City’s Keith Downing to the club to replace John Terry. Downing is currently working as Nigel Pearson’s assistant with The Robins. (Football League World) Photo: Marc Atkins
8. West Ham ready to make £19m bid for Championship star
West Ham are ready to submit an offer worth £19 million for West Brom’s Matheus Pereira. The playmaker has been on the Hammers’ radar for quite some time now. (Pedro Almeida) Photo: Michael Steele